Texas Chute Out imploded at Six Flags over Texas

Some childhood memories came plunging down Wednesday at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington.

The Associated Press reports the implosion of the 200-foot-tall Texas Chute Out ends the popular ride’s long run.

The parachute drop-style ride opened in 1976 but closed last month to make way for a tower swing ride called the Texas SkyScreamer, AP reports. The new ride opens next year.

Six Flags Over Texas is operated by Six Flags Entertainment Corp., which also operates various theme parks around the nation including Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio. Six Flags bought the San Antonio park from Opryland USA Inc. of Nashville, Tenn., which opened the venture in a partnership with USAA.